Jealously
When I’m JEALOUS, I know it. Others know it. When you’re jealous I believe you know it.
Shakespeare nicknamed jealousy “the green eyed monster,” and, given the slightest wink or invitation, it sneaks up on people often when least expected – and, a destructive monster it indeed is.
It hurts the jealous, and can hurt the object of jealousy.
It can ruin a relationship.
Since the object of our jealousy is not the source of our jealousy, let’s not point fingers when we feel the monster doing its intrusive and destructive work.
Jealousy is an individual pursuit. Those who host the virus or entertain the monster must address it or be it’s enduring casualty.
Jealousy can be subtle and hidden within — it may be gentle nudges the jealous person may be capable of disguising or hiding. Jealousy can be loud and gross, expressing itself in obvious avoidance or outright rejection or rage at others – those whom a jealous person may deem more skilled or popular or preferred than jealousy’s host.
There are perhaps subtle differences between jealousy and envy but it’s hair-splitting — the goal is to expel the virus and desire the best for others and set others free of our pettiness.
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